Children First Program, Oklahoma State Department of Health

Children First, Oklahoma's Nurse-Family Partnership is a voluntary family support program that offers home visitation services to mothers expecting their first child. Upon enrollment, a public health nurse works with the mother in order to increase her chances of delivering a healthy baby.  In addition, the nurse will educate the mother about child safety and child development.  The nurse can also connect the mother to needed services in her community such as childcare, housing and job/educational programs. 

This program administers the Edinburgh Depression Scale to all of its clients during pregnancy and during the postpartum period.